RE: lipo battery question
Opening the hardcase presents ZERO chance of explosion.
IF he does it intelligently, there is NO inherent danger in damaging the battery while opening the ahrdcase.
ThunderbirdJunkie has faith in this guy, t9dragon, he's not stupid.
Anyway, open the hardcase, and inspect where the balance leads go into the cells. If one is damaged, you might as well toss it, TBH.